JOHAR! Welcome to the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, the second oldest Institute of Technology in independent India, founded in 1955 by the visionary industrialist and philanthropist Mr. B.M. Birla. BIT Mesra is located in Ranchi, the capital of the State of Jharkhand, the mineral hub and abode of serene beauty of natural forests, mountains and waterfalls. In more than six decades of its glorious existence, this Institute, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a deemed to be University in 1986 under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, has emerged as one of the top most self-financed or private Engineering Institution catering to both traditional engineering disciplines and emerging technological domains with firm foundation in fundamental sciences and orientation toward modern innovations and applications.
Prof. Indranil Manna
Vice Chancellor, BIT Mesra
To become a globally recognized academic institution in consonance with the social, economic and ecological environment, striving continuously for excellence in education, research and technological service to the national needs.
- To educate students at Undergraduate, Post Graduate, Doctoral and Post Doctoral levels to perform challenging engineering and managerial jobs in industry
- To provide excellent research and development facilities to take up Ph.D programmes and research projects
- To develop effective teaching and learning skills and state-of-the-art research potential of the faculty
- To build national capabilities in technology, education and research in emerging areas
- To provide excellent technological services to satisfy the requirements of the industry and overall academic needs of society
A legacy of leadership
Established in 1955 by the visionary industrialist Mr. BM Birla, BIT Mesra was founded with a clear vision to offer its young minds a space, where their imagination could take wings and their ideas fruition. For over 6 decades now, the institute has nurtured minds with a rich heritage of academic excellence, developing learning frameworks that have been well ahead of times.